ISTE 2017: Microsoft Gears Up For 140 New Sessions With Windows 10S To Empower Students of Today To Create The World of Tomorrow

Earlier this month at an event in New York City, Microsoft Education unveiled their new vision for helping empower students of today to create the world of tomorrow. They shared an inclusive, immersive learning. They announced a new affordable line of devices and a new version of Windows 10 for education, inspired by students and called Windows 10S.

The new Windows 10S is feature packed and powering a new line of devices that have the bells and whistles of fully priced consumer devices, at rates affordable to education. Microsoft is aggressively competing with the Google Chromebook now with fully operational machines, including a new Surface laptop.

‘Many computers have a use in the classroom, but not all are built with students and educators in mind. We believe in the power of simplicity, which is why we’ve announced Windows 10 S, a bespoke version of Windows inspired by students and teachers. Windows 10 S, coming in time for the new school year, is designed to run only Windows Store apps verified for security by Microsoft, which makes software secure without compromising performance.” the company said.

In addition to more power, better software and affordable pricing, deployment of these new devices is a breeze. Microsoft reported on their education blog that two teachers were able to deploy 24 Windows 10s machines in under an hour. Giving less time to set up and more time to explore.

Exploring is what teachers, administrators and technology implementers will do at ISTE 2017. Microsoft has been a great partner to ISTE for years. This year they’re bringing 140 different sessions along with a hands on experience room. They’ll also offer sessions online to those who can’t attend ISTE 2017 in San Antonio in person.

Microsoft’s ISTE 2017 themes include:

1. Affordable and accessible learning

Discovering Windows 10 and affordable devices starting at $189

Setting up School PCs in one hour alongside Intune for Education

Learning about Windows 10 S and the new lineup of devices, including the Surface Laptop

2. Modern tools for a collaborative classroom

Creating hubs for students, teachers and staff with Microsoft Teams in Office 365 for Education

Enabling students to be career ready with Office 365

Seeing how Digital Inking improves comprehension with math and science

Making learning environments more inclusive and accessible

Embracing STEM education with lesson plans and hands-on projects:

Minecraft: Education Edition with Code Builder

Hacking Stem

Make Code

Make What’s Next

Academy Programs & Computer Science

3. Experiences that spark creativity

Teaching lessons in a new way with Minecraft: Education Edition

Creating and learning in 3D with Paint 3D

Making learning more immersive with a mixed reality platform via Windows 10 and HoloLens